You've heard the term "fair weather fan" before, right? It's a fan who only cheers for a team when things are going well; when the team is doing well. However, when the team starts losing every game, all of a sudden there aren't quite as many people devoted to them.
This passage demonstrates that this "fair weather" mentality is not a new idea. Jesus had many followers who, literally, sang his praises. These same followers deserted him when he was crucified. I pray that we would follow Jesus when times are tough and I hope that our faith is strong enough to endure the trials that will surely come our way as followers of Christ.
Matthew 21:1-11
1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away."
4This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5"Say to the Daughter of Zion,
'See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' "
6The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
"Hosanna to the Son of David!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Hosanna in the highest!"
10When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?"
11The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."
Questions
1. Why is it more difficult to follow Jesus in suffering?
2. What's one way that you can help yourself stay strong during those times?
3. What will stick with you about this passage?
2 comments:
1. Why is it more difficult to follow Jesus in suffering?Well, i know for other people they think God is punishing them so it pulls them further away from the truth. And for me i get caught up in asking what i may have done wrong instead of asking God how to handle the situation.
2. What's one way that you can help yourself stay strong during those times? Askig God what he wants me to do and how he wants me to react to the situation
1. Why is it more difficult to follow Jesus in suffering?
because, Jesus knows what is going to happen, while us humans dont.
2. What's one way that you can help yourself stay strong during those times?
knowing that Jesus will take care of me, and that no matte what, He will be there for me, and that it is all part of the BIGGER PLAN!
3. What will stick with you about this passage?
the whole thing.
about how the disciples followed what Jesus told them to do.
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